Aura Skin Clinic - Visakhapatnam

Aura Skin Clinic, Vizag is started by Dr Sravani Sandhya (Senior Consultant Dermatologist).
In this blog will give you important information on latest cosmetic procedures, skin diseases, tips on skincare and other skin related problems and treatments.

Aura Skin Clinic

Monday, March 13, 2017

Holi is that one coloruful day of the year that we all look forward to. With all the Parties, Bollywood music, delicious food. It’s that time of the year when you play with colours that add joy to your life.As much as we love this awesome festival of colours, we just hate the aftermath.

So, before you step out, make sure you have these checks in place. Here are a few tips that will help make your Holi a fun-filled, safe and colourful one.

1.) Use organic colours only:

Going the organic way is the new trend, and it’s time we stop using colours with chemicals. Organic colours are chemical-free, easy to wash off and so much gentler to your skin.

2.) Cover Up :

Always wear clothes that cover your body, to protect it from strong colours.

3.) Apply Coconut Oil:

Coconut oil is that one miracle product that’ll get you out of every kind of beauty dilemma.before you head out for the day, make sure to lather on your choice of coconut oil on your hair, as well as your body. It’ll make getting cleaned up twice as easy.

4.) Don’t wait for the colours to dry:

Once you’re home, don’t let the colours stay on for too long, take a shower immediately. Use a gentle shampoo to clean your hair, a soft face wash to wash your face and a non-alkaline cleanser to wash your body.It’ll leave your skin feeling clean and refreshed without over-drying it.

5.) Do not use abrasive scrubs or kerosine to wash colours off:

More often than not, it's not the colour that much, but the chemicals used in washing away those colours that damage the skin more.Have patience. It's not bad to let it show that you had played Holi the previous day. The residual colours will slowly fade.

6.) Sunscreen is good for you:

keep using the sunscreen for two more weeks after holi at frequent intervals. Your skin is likely to remain sensitive, especially for people who are known to have allergic conditions. If you develop a rash over the next couple of day, please visit your dermatologist as soon as possible.

7.) Stay Hydrated:

Dehydration causes skin to dry out and this, along with the added chemicals you’re dealing with on holi, can cause skin damage. As you will be spending most of the time outdoors in the sun, it’s always good to drink more water.

8.) Moisturise well:

Use a generous amount of moisturiser on your entire body after taking a shower. This will help get rid of roughness and make sure your skin stays glowing, all day long.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Watch Sun Exposure Indoors

Yes, you read it right: UV rays (in particular UVA rays) can penetrate the windows in your home and office and cause wrinkling and brown spots.

Consider Your Water

Apart from hydrating yourself by drinking water at regular intervals.water that is used to bathe is equally important…Hard water doesn’t allow washes to lather easily, prompting you to use more soap, which can cause dryness. (Gentle, nonsoap formulas, which aren’t meant to lather, can minimize this).

“Soft water doesn’t remove soap well, so it can leave a residue on your skin.(If your water is soft, use face and body cleansers sparingly).

Drink Green Tea

Since vizag is hot round the year. “Iced tea is best because hot beverages can worsen redness and other symptoms of rosacea.”

Another benefit: The epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in green tea may help prevent the collagen destruction that leads to wrinkles as well as sun-induced DNA damage in the skin .

Keep Stress in Check

It takes a toll on nearly every part of your body, including your skin. Acne, hair fall, rosacea, psoriasis etc etc.

Improve Your Air Quality

Avoiding smoky environments is smart, since “just being around smoke can lead to the release of free radicals that damage skin and hasten aging,”

Switch to Plain Toothpaste

Those with tartar-control ingredients or added flavors, like cinnamon, may contribute to a common skin condition called perioral dermatitis.

It looks like pimples, redness, and scaling around the mouth.

Choose Water-Based Hair Products

Some conditioners, as well as pomades, volumizers, and styling creams, contain oils or waxes that can clog pores and create acne, especially on the forehead, the back, and the hairline.

Sleep a Full Night

While you’re snoozing, the skin’s repair mechanisms swing into action. Being sleep-deprived, by contrast, puts stress on the body, causing it to release more adrenaline and cortisol, which can trigger breakouts and other skin

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Female pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss in women.

Causes

Each strand of hair sits in a tiny hole (cavity) in the skin called a follicle. In general, baldness occurs when the hair follicle shrinks over time, resulting in shorter and finer hair. Eventually, the follicle does not grow new hair. The follicles remain alive, which suggests that it is still possible to grow new hair.

The reason for female pattern baldness is not well understood, but may be related to:

Aging

Changes in the levels of androgens (male hormones). For example, after reaching menopause, many women find that the hair on their head is thinner, while the hair on their face is coarser.

Family history of male or female pattern baldness.

Symptoms

Hair thinning is different from that of male pattern baldness. In female pattern baldness:

Hair thins mainly on the top and crown of the scalp. It usually starts with a widening through the center hair part.

The front hairline remains unaffected except for normal recession, which happens to everyone as time passes.

The hair loss rarely progresses to total or near total baldness, as it may in men.

Itching or skin sores on the scalp are generally not seen.

Exams and Tests

Female pattern baldness is usually diagnosed based on:

Ruling out other causes of hair loss.

The appearance and pattern of hair loss.

Your medical history.

A dermatologist will examine you for other signs of too much male hormone (androgen), such as:

Abnormal new hair growth, such as on the face or between the belly button and pubic area

Changes in menstrual periods and enlargement of the clitoris

New acne

A skin biopsyof the scalp or blood tests may be used to diagnose skin disorders that cause hair loss.

Friday, July 29, 2016

Why you should get a good nights sleep? The ZZZs you catch every night can have a profound impact on your skin.

A good night's sleep can mean good skin health because when you’re
sleep-deprived, your body makes more of the stress hormone cortisol.
Elevated levels of cortisol can lead to increased stress and
inflammation in the body, hurting your skin’s quality.

But the relationship between skin health and lack of quality sleep can be a vicious cycle, especially with conditions like atopic dermatitis or eczema, which can lead to scratching even through the night.

Your skin becomes imbalanced, which leads to a dehydrated complexion, redness, and breakouts.
Not only does not getting enough sleep negatively affect your body, it
affects the moisture levels in your skin, decreasing them and also
lowering your complexion's pH levels, which is why your skin looks less
youthful and has less of a glow.

Not enough sleep detracts from your skin's natural beauty.

Increased inflammatory cells in the body lead to an increase in the
breakdown of collagen and hyaluronic acid, the molecules that give the skin its glow, bounce, and translucency.

Not enough sleep makes immune-related skin problems worse.

Increased inflammation in the body throws off the body's ability to
regulate the immune system, which leads not only to getting sick more
often, but also to flares of immune-related skin diseases such as
psoriasis and eczema. Psoriasis is not just a skin disease; it's also an
indicator of body inflammation. "Many people with severe psoriasis
actually have an increased risk for heart attacks, which is even more
reason to keep stress low and get good quality sleep.

Not enough sleep results in less beauty.

While
you're sleeping, the body's hydration rebalances. Skin is able to
recover moisture, while excess water in general in the body is processed
for removal. Not getting enough sleep results in poor water balance,
leading to puffy bags under your eyes and under-eye circles, as well as
dryness and more visible wrinkles.

So make sure you get enough sleep and don't feel bad if you sleep a little too much, its good for your skin.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Whatever your reason for dealing with unwanted hair, you may want to consider this permanent hair removal solution, at aura we have the best cosmetologists in vizag performing the procedures.

SAVE MONEY
Laser hair removal is permanent hair removal, which may seem expensive,
however when you add up what you will continue spending over a lifetime
on shaving, waxing or other temporary methods it becomes a great
investment.SAVE TIME
Eliminate the need for daily shaving or monthly waxing.There is no need to
wake up early to shave, take time to go get a wax, etc.GET SMOOTH SKIN
Removing hair with laser hair removal can give you much smoother and sexier skin than any other hair removal methods.REGAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE
Whether you are a woman with facial hair or
hair in other undesired places, or a man with an overly hairy back or
chest, excessive or unwanted hair can take a toll on one’s self esteem.
Laser hair removal can eliminate unwanted hair and help you regain that
lost confidence.

ELIMINATE INGROWN HAIRS
Ingrown hairs can be unsightly, uncomfortable
and make you self-consciousness. By eliminating the hair through laser
hair removal, you will eliminate ingrown hairs.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Stress happens to everyone, but since you can't avoid your job, daily chores,
or life, the best thing to do is learn to manage the stress. This
includes eating healthy, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and
taking care of yourself.

Dark Circles & Under Eye Bags: Tomorrow's to-do list can weigh on your mind, keeping you from getting
enough beauty sleep. This can cause fluid to pool below your lower
eyelid area, and what you end up with is a puffy mess in the morning.

Get at least eight hours of sleep. Since the light from your
smartphone's screen simulates sunlight, shut off any electronic devices
an hour before you go to sleep.

Acne: Stress causes skin issues to flare up regardless
of what you're prone to, whether it's acne, psoriasis, or eczema. When
it comes to acne, stress releases cortisol, which can throw off the
other hormones in your body and cause breakouts on your face or body.

Drinking a lot of water and eating a well-balanced diet are important, since your body can't handle stress well if it's not properly
nourished. Fruits, vegetables, and high-quality proteins like grass-fed
meats are also crucial.

Graying Hair & Hair Loss: "If you're predisposed to gray hair,
stress can cause the melanin in your hair to stop producing, leaving it
gray. "It can also cause your hair to become thinner in
diameter over time."Hair loss is usually a reaction to significant physiological stress
caused by an extreme change in your diet, medical issues, or sudden
lifestyle changes.

A variety of stress may cause your body to undergo hair loss, when there's some type of physiological change
in your system. "For instance,you go on or off an oral
contraceptive or you lose more than 8 kilos of weight.Things like this change the physiological balance in your system.

It's also important to note that not all hair loss is anxiety related,
but the two may occur at a similar period of time. Many people that
start to suffer from hair loss are at an age with many other stresses,
like kids, work, and finances. Because they happen at the same age they
may seem related, but are technically different conditions.

The good news for anxiety sufferers is that not all anxiety related hair
loss is permanent. If stress and anxiety are what caused your hair
loss, then reducing that anxiety can help your hair come back.

If you notice your hair falling out more than usual, talk to your doctor to make sure nothing serious is going on.

Fine Lines: Constantly making certain
facial expressions, like furrowing your brows when you're stressed or
pursing your lips, can lead to deeper wrinkles in these areas over time.

Stay Balanced & Look Beautiful : It’s okay to push yourself as
great things can happen when you step out of your comfort zone. But
always be aware of your boundaries, as your soul responds the same as
your skin; when you don’t take enough time to strengthen, you’ll weaken
your natural barrier and be more susceptible to having problems.

Drink a lot of water — eight glasses
or more each day. You can also have some green tea for a boost of
healthy antioxidants and eat foods
that have a high water content. (fruits and veggies like cucumbers,
tomatoes, beets, and celery are 80 to 90 percent water).

For more details, discuss with experts at Aura Skin and Hair Clinic, Vizag . Book Appointment Online or Over The Phone. Now you can also book appointment over our facebook page.

Friday, April 29, 2016

Does your skin look dull? Does a cloud of white particles fly into the
area when you peel off your jeans? Both are good signs that you can use
more exfoliation in your skin routine, both on your face and on your
body.

Exfoliation is an important part of professional facials and body treatments. If you really want smooth skin, get rid of the dead, flaky skin
on the surface. "It's a myth that exfoliation can dry or thin the
skin," says skin care expert and Aura Skin Clinic dermatologist, Dr. Sravani. "Regular exfoliation speeds up the cell turnover process,
allowing the body to produce moisture-bearing properties like hyaluronic
acid. Exfoliation also helps to plump the skin by churning up elastin
and collagen production."

Why Exfoliation is important...?

The skin is constantly generating new skin cells at the lower layer (the
dermis) and sending them to the surface (the epidermis). As the cells
rise to the surface they gradually die and become filled with keratin.
These keratinized skin cells are essential because they give our skin
its protective quality.

As we age the process of cell turnover slows down. Cells start to pile
up unevenly on the skin's surface, giving it a dry, rough, dull
appearance. Exfoliation is beneficial because it removes those cells
that are clinging on, revealing the fresher, younger skin cells below.

Dr. Sravani recommends using a natural resurfacing agent such as glycolic
acid to gently dissolve dead surface skin cells so they can be replaced
with new, plump ones.Exfoliating is
important, but it must be with a glycolic exfoliant gentle enough to be
able to use daily (yet still effective!) because the dulling dead cells
re-accumulate each day."